
About this episode
Thinking about building a new home or doing a knockdown rebuild? Rachelle chats with new home specialist Kerri-Ann Hooper from Carnelian Projects to unpack all the hidden costs, traps in building tenders and all the ways to avoid making costly mistakes. They cover:
👉🏾 why display home fittings often aren’t included
👉🏽 why you should be wary of builder discounts and gifts
👉🏿 what a building tender is and what to check
👉🏻 the difference between turnkey and non-turnkey builds
👉 red flags in knockdown rebuilds
👉🏼 the real cost to build in 2025
Learn more about Carnelian Projects here: https://www.carnelianprojects.com.au/
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Rachelle Kroon is the director and founder of Sphere Home Loans, which sponsors this podcast. Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/
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